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Joni Mitchell to perform at Toronto’s Luminato festival

Mitchell plans to take the stage for both nights of Joni: A Portrait in Song at Massey Hall June 18 and 19

By The Canadian Press

Fri., June 7, 2013

Joni Mitchell will take the stage at a tribute in her honour during the Luminato festival.

Mitchell will recite a new poem with musical accompaniment from longtime drummer/collaborator Brian Blade and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.

The 69-year-old plans to take the stage for both nights of “Joni: A Portrait in Song,” which is being held June 18 and 19 at Massey Hall.

The presence of the folksinger/songwriter will certainly soften the blow of the cancellation of an appearance from Chaka Khan, who has been ordered on extended vocal rest by her doctors, Luminato organizers say.

The lineup for those showcases includes Oscar winner Glen Hansard, Ottawa singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards and Canadian festival fixture Rufus Wainwright.

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